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Food Bake a ham on the weekend and enjoy tasty meals the rest of the week. PAGE 6
Travel Ken Brooks gives advice on how to pick a cruise itinerary and ship to fulfill your vacation dreams. PAGE 5
History Local historian Stan Brown tells of The Black Mesa in his series on Rim Country Places. PAGE 7
Events The Tonto Apache Tribe has a host of events scheduled to celebrate Tribal Recognition Day. PAGE 2
Strange Bullfrog not afraid to take on lion. PAGE 10
Health Dr. Donohue explains how shaky hands are not due to nervousness.
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THIS WEEK’S REVIEW
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Welcome to the first Rim Review of the fall. Our cover story this week focuses on the fun and activities of the Payson Old Time Opry and the 42nd Annual Vertilee Floyd Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Festival. Learn about the great groups performing Friday, Sept. 28 at the Payson High School Auditorium and check the schedule for the Fiddle Festival at the Payson Event
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Center Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30. Elsewhere in this week’s Review, historian Stan Brown continues his series on Rim Country Places and in Travel Talk, Ken Brooks gives advice on how to pick a cruise itinerary and ship to fulfill your vacation dreams. Movie reviewer Andy McKinney gives high praise to “Premium Rush” in this edi-
tion. The food feature this week starts with baking a ham on a lazy weekend day and then using the leftovers to make a series of tasty meals through the rest of the week. This page and Page 3 highlight the many other events taking place in Rim Country and the neighboring area. Thanks for reading.
DOG DAY IN THE PARK CANCELED
Due to the work scheduled for the Blue Ridge pipeline project, the Sept. 29 Dog Day in the Park at Rumsey Park has been canceled. The event will be held in the spring of 2013. The cancellation was made too late to make a change in the recent stories about the event in The Rim Review. BLOWOUT SALE AT GIFT SHOP
From Monday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 28, the hospital gift shop is marking down its inventory 50 percent! All proceeds go the Mogollon Health Alliance which is a nonprofit organization that provides health scholarships, free CPR classes and other activities and programs designed to improve the health and education of our community. YARD SALE
Unity of Payson will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29 at 705 E. Park Drive. Many varied items, some seasonal, will be for sale. To donate, call (928) 4786906.
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Leading the celebration of the 40th Annual Tonto Apache Tribal Recognition Days are the members of the new Tribal Council, installed in ceremonies July 14, 2012. The council members are (from left) Donovan Waterman, Junior Tinnin, Council Chair Louise Lopez, Michelle Dean and Vice Chair Wally Davis Jr.
Tonto Apache Tribal Recognition Days
GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
The Tonto Apache Tribe is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its tribal recognition by the federal government with four days of festivities, Wednesday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 6.
The Rim Country Classic Auto Club is holding a gigantic garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1208 W. Remuda Way (Bertram residence). Toys, furniture, lighting, household goods, artwork, bikes, tools, books, stovetop with accessories, designer cookware, and misc. will be for sale with all proceeds to support the club’s Christmas event at the Payson Senior Center.
THE HISTORY
After years of hardship and unrest, the members of the Tonto Apache worked tirelessly for recognition and ultimately were officially recognized by the federal government as a tribe on Oct. 6, 1972, which is celebrated today as Tribal Recognition Day. On May 31, 1974, President Nixon signed the 85-acre reservation for the use and benefit of the Tonto Apache Tribe.
In 1993 the Tonto Apache Tribe signed a compact with the state of Arizona to conduct gaming activities. Revenues from Mazatzal Hotel & Casino are helping with housing, scholarships and social programs within the reservation. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino is now the largest employer in Rim Country. THE FESTIVITIES
The celebration starts with an opening run at 6 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 from Home Depot to the Tonto Apache Recreation Center gym. There will be a balloon release followed by breakfast in the gym at 8 a.m. There will be a punt, pass and kick compe-
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tition at Rumsey Park at 10 a.m. For the children too young to take part in the run or contest, there will be pony rides, a bounce house and arts and crafts table. The evening of Wednesday, Oct. 3 there will be a Tonto Apache Royalty Pageant at 6:30 p.m. in the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for dinner, with the pageant to follow. Thursday, Oct. 4 is a day of contests. Rez Youth Games will start at noon in the gym and include “Fear Factor,” pie eating, basketball shoot-out, scavenger hunt and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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volleyball game. At 2 p.m. there will be a fry bread contest outside the log cabin. Contests continue Friday, Oct. 5 with a horseshoe tournament at 9 a.m. at the ramada and cowboy golf at noon. There will be a barbecue beef potluck and gospel concert at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5 at the gym. A Creedence Relived (a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band) concert, open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5 in the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center. Tickets for the concert are available in the hotel/casino gift shop or by phone reservation at 1-800-777-7529, ext. 6200. A Traditional Social Dance is planned for 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5 in front of the log cabin. The bulk of the festivities will fill Saturday, Oct. 6. Things get started at 7 a.m. with a march from the rodeo grounds to the tribal administration building. There will be a Crown Dancing Competition at 8 a.m. at the north end of the rodeo grounds. Also starting at 8 a.m. is another run, a 4-mile race from The Home Depot to the rodeo grounds, a Kids 1-mile run is planned for 8:15 a.m. The public is invited to participate in these two races. A dinner will be held in the casino bingo hall at 4:30 p.m., with doors opening at 4 p.m. The elders of the tribe will be presented gifts at 5 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., a comedian will perform. A fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and the public is invited to come out and enjoy the program. The fireworks will be followed by a private concert by the Creedence Relived band at 8:30 p.m. For information, call (928) 472-1170, ext. 5405.
Gila County Pioneers Dinner and Dance The annual Gila County Pioneers Dinner and Dance will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Tonto Apache Gym. Dinner features BBQ beef and chicken with all the fixin’s by Roy Haught and cowboy beans by Albert Hunt, to be served from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, and children under 5 eat free. Curtis Jackson will be the auctioneer, with silent and live auctions that will start around 7 p.m. All pioneer families are asked to make their favorite pie, cake or pastry for the “Pastry Auction” held each year after the dinner.
Raffle tickets are only $5 each for the chance to win a wrapped whole beef or wrapped whole pig. Other prizes include a Zane Grey Golden Boy lever action octagon barrel .22 caliber rifle and a beautiful, handmade free-standing bar with two handmade tractor seat stools. Raffle tickets are available at the Payson Roundup, Chamber of Commerce or Arizona Credit Union. Last year, the event raised more than $19,500 that has been given out as scholarships to help the youth of the Rim Country.
Democrats Yard Sale The Democratic Club of Northern Gila County will have a yard sale at their Democratic Headquarters, 1101 S. Beeline Highway, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. A big variety of items will be for sale, including some furniture, office equipment, clothing, plants and much more. Also we will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers with a drink for $5 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. PAWS Bake & Shirt Sale PAWS in the Park will be having their big bake and PAWS shirt sale in front of the Safeway store on Sept. 29 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. This sale is to benefit the animals of Rim Country, something this group has been doing for several years. The baked goods have always been great and the shirts are popular. Arts & Crafts Fair Ponderosa #64 Order of the Eastern Star will have an Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30. More than 30 venders will have various crafts and items available for sale. Sy Harrison, Lodge #70, will offer a lunch of deep-pit barbecue and sides on Saturday, Sept. 29. The event is at the Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Road, Payson. Walk for the Poor The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Payson Conference is holding its annual Walk for the Poor starting at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Edward Jones office at Sawmill Crossing. The walk will be down West Main Street and back up again. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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JAZZ CONCERT The Ron Escheté Trio performs in concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14 at Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. The trio features Escheté on the seven-string guitar, Todd Johnson on six-string bass and Gerry Reynolds on drums.
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Cool, well done chase film This is the hippest film of the year of busters “Inception,” “G.I. Joe: the Rise all the ones that I have seen. Joseph of the Cobra” and this year’s “The Dark Gordon-Levitt is rapidly becoming my Knight Rises.” He is an outstanding favorite star. This is a very cool, very actor. well done chase film. Gordon-Levitt His co-star is Dominican-born Dania plays an unlikely character, a recent Ramirez, a 33-year-old Latin beauty who law school grad who doesn’t take the appeared on the popular TV show “Hebar exam. Instead, he gets a job running roes.” She also had roles in “X-Men: the other people’s packages and messages Andy McKinney Last Stand” and the exciting Zombie around the jam-packed streets of New Reviewer flick “Quarantine.” She is very fit as anYork City. Not entirely crazy. A good other bicycle messenger. friend of mine got his law degree and inDirector David Koepp does an adestead of taking the bar exam he went to Alaska quate job in this his fifth outing as a director. This and became a cook. But Gordon-Levitt in this one is essentially a long chase movie, but Koepp does likes the speed and danger of riding around the put in the things that make it fun, including sevBig Apple as fast as he possibly can. eral episodes with a bicycle riding policeman. But In New York coyotes are called snake heads, at it is Koepp’s effort as a writer that he will be releast in the Chinese illegal immigrant community. membered for. He has penned such major action The package the Gordon-Levitt caries is a receipt hits as “War of the Worlds,” “Spider Man,” “Misfor $50,000, the savings of a desperate Chinese sion Impossible” and “Carlito’s Way.” His writing woman who wants to slip her young son into is quite good where his direction is workman like. America. A dirty cop who loses money in some in- John Kamps shares the writing credit. comprehensible Chinese gambling game needs the It made me feel young again to see this three50 large as well and is perfectly willing to kill the and-a-half saw blade action flick. It has a PG-13 messenger to get the scratch. It all happens rating, but not much in the way of extreme lanquickly because a ship is about to leave China and guage, no naked people (but Ramirez is in a tank the money must be in the hands of the snake head top throughout the film) and only two murders. I absolutely, positively by 7 p.m. think I like this one more than the general public. Gordon-Levitt has made some extraordinary It cost $35 million to make and has only taken in films, from “Angels in the Outfield” in 1994 to the $18 million in two weeks. It runs a fast-paced 91 wonderful independent films “Brick” (a must see minutes. film noir crime flick set in a contemporary CaliGordon-Levitt will be back in a week or two in fornia high school) and “500 Days of Summer” to a time travel/crime movie with Bruce Willis called his more recent big budget Hollywood block “Looper.” The young actor is on a very good roll.
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‘An Evening of Time Out’ Gala Time Out, Inc. will present “An Evening of Time Out” Gala to benefit its programs Saturday, Sept. 29 at The Rim Golf Club. The event starts with a no-host bar at 4:30 p.m., followed by a gourmet buffet dinner and dancing to the Starlighters. The evening will also include silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 per person and are available by calling Cathy at (928) 474-3960 or Debbie at (480) 213-2103, online at www.timeoutshelter.org or (928) 472-8007. Concert season begins Sept. 30 The first concert of the 2012-2013 season of Tonto Community Concert Association is at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The featured artist is tenor Daniel Rodriguez, a New York City policeman who gained fame with a stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. He is making a return engagement to the Rim Country and will be accompanied by his wife, soprano Marla Kavanaugh. Season subscriptions are still available for the eight programs TCCA will present during its 2012-2013 season. The cost is $90 per person. Single admission tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the door if seating is available. For more information, call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 474-4189. Free airplane orientation flights The youth of the Rim Country, ages 8 to 17, are invited to participate in an introduction to the basics of flying at the Payson Airport from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6. This a first-come, first-to-fly event, no reservations are needed, however, youth must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian who must sign a permission slip, or a signed permission slip may be brought to the event. The pilots and ground volunteers of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 810 Young Eagles Program of Payson is sponsoring the event. For details, call Marie at (928) 978-5139.
Fifth Annual Fall Apple Festival The Pine Strawberry Business Community is presenting the Fifth Annual Fall Apple Festival the weekend of Oct. 6 and 7 at the Pine Strawberry Community Center and Ramada. Festivities are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7. This is a family event that this year will include the inaugural Apple Festival Antique Show in the Cultural Hall on both Saturday and Sunday. The Fifth Annual Chili Cook-Off is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. Enter your chili in the cook-off or come sample and judge the best chili in both commercial and non-commercial categories. The proceeds will go to benefit the Pine/Strawberry Food Bank. There will be activities for kids in the Cultural Hall, selections of foods from the food vendors, entertainment will include 1920s music and car buffs will be able to look at antique cars. Vendors and artisans will be selling a great diversity of wares. There is no admission. For more information visit the Web site: http://psbcaz.com or call, (928) 476-3090. Home Depot Safety Fair Home Depot is inviting Rim Country families to come out to its parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 for a program to bring awareness about Fire Safety/Prevention Week, which starts Oct. 9. Various safety organizations from the Payson Police to the Hellsgate Fire Department, as well as the Tonto Search and Rescue and the Mounted Posse will be participating. There will be various canine demonstrations and face painting will entertain families and free refreshments will be served. If you have questions, please call Crystal at (928) 9700973.
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Tips on picking a cruise itinerary and ship Cruise line ads promise all the best things in life if you take one of their ships for a cruise. It remains probably the best value in vacationing because a cruise includes all meals aboard ship, your entertainment and events aboard ship. Your stateroom is also included and its amenities vary with the price you pay. Some cabins do not include a window or porthole. These are usually the lowest priced rooms on the ship. They are referred to as interior rooms. From this category you can move up to a room with a view, which I recommend because you can at least see if the weather looks agreeable or if it’s raining. You can also see where you are, usually. Then, most ships today offer staterooms with private balconies equipped with two chairs and a table. This I would recommend if your budget permits. It allows you to be outside in a KEN BROOKS quiet surrounding with only the sound of the sea below. Then, you can move on up to various categories of suites with a lot of room and large balconies. Location, location, location is the key to a good ride on a ship. Study the deck plan of the ship you choose to cruise in and make sure you aren’t assigned a cabin under or over or next to an entertainment venue that has a loud band or plays recorded music into the wee hours of the night. And, you don’t want to be under the pool deck with banging from dancing, parties and other activities during the day or night. Some cruise lines will offer a guarantee of a category without the cabin being assigned until just before departure. They say you will get the best available cabin in a particular category. This often ends up being a cabin in a poor location such as the extreme front of the ship or almost at the back end of the ship where the ride is not the best. Dining aboard ship is also included in your ticket — offering three regular meals per day plus buffets and other selections at various times of the day. Spirited beverages are usually not included along with bottled drinks such as Cokes, etc. Most cruise lines also have available special menu dining rooms that charge extra per meal. These are usually up-scale venues with great dining opportunities serving food similar to the best restaurants in a major city in the U.S. Extra charges for these dining rooms vary from $20 to $75 per person per meal. It’s often worth the extra fees to enjoy at least one dinner away from your assigned dining room and soak in the luxury of a great meal with a bottle of fine wine. Sightseeing in your ports of call is usually not included in the price of your cruise. A few cruise lines do include all sightseeing and this will be clear in the brochures. Sightseeing seems to get more expensive with each year I have been cruising. You will find a three-hour excursion can run from $45 to more than $100 per person. It depends on how expensive the city or country is where you are visiting. Entertainment varies with the cruise lines. You can usually expect a small band or trio playing favorites in various public rooms of your ship in the evenings. Nightclubs aboard ship usually offer more spirited music later in the evening as well as recorded rock, etc. Smaller ships that are also upscale in price and formality present more mild entertainment in their show rooms as well as music for dancing
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and cocktail hours. The very large mass-market cruise ships offer Las Vegas-type entertainment with rather large casts, which are often memorable. These are also included in your cruise fare. The smaller ships do not have stage space for such grand entertainment. Some cruise lines will theme a few cruises — for example: cooking classes, opera, jazz, country music, the big band era, movies, etc. These will also be listed in the cruise line brochures. Tipping varies with each cruise line and it is usually spelled out in the cruise line’s brochure. In the mass-market arena the gratuities are charged to your shipboard account and can run from $10 per day on up to $12.50 per day per person. Not cheap, but when you consider the amount of service you are receiving in almost every area of the ship it is worth it. You simply must build this expense into your vacation budget. I still would prefer the old method of handing out envelopes to those who served me in the dining room and the room steward who kept my room tidy and clean, but those days are gone. WHERE TO CRUISE
So many different cruise itineraries are available to the public these days. Those that have been popular for many years would include: Alaska, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Baltic, and Greek Islands, to name a few. The Panama Canal is always popular along with longer cruises around South America, South Pacific and Asia. Mexico was once popular, but most cruise lines have pulled out of that market since all the problems have developed. CRUISE LINES TO CONSIDER
I like Royal Caribbean, Holland America Lines, Princess and Celebrity cruises. Others would include Azamara Club Cruises, Oceania, Paul Gauguin in Tahiti, MSC Cruises, along with several others. Each cruise line caters to various lifestyles and budgets. The mass-market ships of Royal Caribbean, NCL and Carnival are very large and spirited. Many lines are quieter with less in-your-face gaudy interiors. All cruise lines give you a lot for your money. As a rule the smaller the vessel, the quieter and
more conservative it is. The entertainment may consist of a string quartet playing Bach and Mozart. There may be a harpist playing during dinner. It’s all up to you and your taste, which cruise line and ship you select. However, selecting the right ship is important. Be sure you state to the travel agent or cruise line reservation person what type of bed arrangement you prefer i.e., twin beds, double bed, etc. As we have stated in previous articles, it is very important to purchase travel insurance for your vacation, especially cruising. A cruise is a major investment for most people and insurance is peace of mind. Make sure it includes at least $50,000 for ship evacuation in case a helicopter is required to take you off the ship and fly to the nearest hospital. Ships have medical personnel and hospitals, but not as complete as many on land in most cases. Read the fine print in regard to cancellation and delays. Read every sentence in the contract and be sure you understand it. If not, consult someone who is knowledgeable. Lastly, use an experienced travel agent in all cases. Most are familiar with the various ships and can advise you. They can also recommend an itinerary after speaking with you and your travel companions. They will go over the pluses and minuses of each ship and itineraries and time of year to travel. The travel agents get feedback from their clients and other agents on what ships to recommend, plus they travel on the ships from time to time themselves. Be sure to tell your travel agent or cruise line reservation person if you or your companion are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other important occasion while on your cruise. The dining steward will usually make a big “to-do” of it with a special cake or other recognition. Cruising is my favorite way to vacation. The ship moves while I am relaxing, reading, viewing movies, dining, being entertained and gives me interesting places to visit. I don’t have to fight my way on the highways, and check in and out of a hotel or motel each night. I have the same lovely room each night and have a little chocolate on my pillow before going to bed. What could be nicer? And, I don’t have to clean up the room! Anchors Away!
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IN THE KITCHEN | SMITHFIELD
A special weekend meal; then eat with ease the rest of the week One of these cooler autumn weekends, put together a special weekend meal featuring a ham. Then once the feast is over, plan several weeknight meals using the leftovers. There’s a lot more that you can do with leftover ham than just reheating. Give leftovers new life with a week’s worth of versatile meals that can be enjoyed throughout the day. Start with a fully-cooked, naturally hickory smoked Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham (or similar) with a pecan praline glaze, and follow these simple steps to turn it into a potato-crusted ham quiche for brunch, a Monte Cristo sandwich for lunch, and a savory soup for dinner. You’ll leave friends and family asking for leftovers more often. For more leftover recipes you’ll love, visit www.smithfield.com and www.facebook.com/CookingwithSmithfield.
SPIRAL SLICED HAM WITH PECAN PRALINE GLAZE Serves: 14; cooking time: 10 to 12 minutes per pound 1 Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham with Pecan Praline Glaze Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove packaging; reserve liquid. Place ham cut-side down on large sheet of foil in roasting pan, pour reserved liquid over ham and wrap completely with foil. Warm ham in oven for 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Do not overheat. After removing ham from oven, let ham sit for 5 minutes before glazing. Heat glaze packet for 15 seconds in microwave. Glaze is hot, so be careful when opening packet. Holding packet with a towel or oven mitt, cut corner off packet and pour glaze into a bowl. Stir well and spoon over ham. Let glazed ham sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow glaze to melt over ham.
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Ham and Cranberry Monte Cristo
Good Luck Soup
POTATO-CRUSTED HAM QUICHE Serves: 8; cooking time: 45 minutes 2 cups of potatoes, raw and shredded 1/4 cup onion, minced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped 3 eggs, divided Salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated 1 cup Smithfield Spiral Ham, fully cooked and chopped 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray quiche pan with non-stick cooking spray. In medium bowl mix potatoes, onion, pepper, chives, 1 beaten egg and salt and pepper to taste. Press potato mixture evenly into crust shape up the side and on the bottom of the pan and spray again. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. In a mixing bowl, combine cheeses. Remove crust from oven and layer the following: ham first, and then cheese mixture on top. In a bowl, beat together evaporated milk, remaining eggs, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour mixture on top of cheese and return to oven. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into middle of pie comes out clean. Allow to cool at least five minutes. Serving Suggestions: Serve alongside sliced fresh fruit or a small fresh garden salad. To make this meal fast, looking at the potato and vegetable combination, you could probably use a package or two of thawed Southwestern style hashbrowns.
HAM AND CRANBERRY MONTE CRISTO Serves: 4; cooking time: 10 minutes 3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon sugar Pinch nutmeg 1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce 8 slices bread (potato bread, challah, egg bread or any other sweet soft bread) 8 slices Smithfield Spiral Ham 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup baby arugula leaves 4 tablespoons butter Confectioners’ sugar for garnish In shallow casserole dish, whisk eggs together with milk, vanilla, sugar and nutmeg. Spread equal amounts of cranberry sauce on one side of four slices of bread. Top cranberry sauce with two slices of ham, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup arugula. Top each stacked bread slice with the remaining four slices of bread. Gently press together. In large skillet, melt butter over medium/low heat. Dip each sandwich into milk mixture. Turn and dip the other side. Place in the hot pan and cook until each sandwich is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.
GOOD LUCK SOUP Serves: 8; cooking time: 80 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon ham base 5 dashes hot sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound black eyed peas, rinsed and soaked over night 64 ounces vegetable stock (or chicken stock) 1 cup water 2 cups Smithfield Spiral Ham roughly chopped 1/2 pound collards, cut into thin ribbons Pepper to taste In large stock pot add olive oil. Stir in onions, garlic, ham base, hot sauce, thyme and oregano. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add drained black eyed peas, vegetable stock, water and chopped ham. Simmer until peas are tender, approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Add collards and simmer an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Pepper to taste. Serve hot. Source: Smithfield
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RIM HISTORY RIM HISTORY BACK WHEN | STAN BROWN
RIM COUNTRY PLACES CHAPTER 4 – THE BLACK MESA (AKA MOGOLLON RIM)
Long, long ago, before white, Spanish or Mexican explorers came this way, Native people were impressed by the jagged 2,000-foot-high escarpment that runs for 200 miles across central Arizona to New Mexico. A thick forest of juniper and pine caused this rim to look like a black line rising out of the foothills. A high mesa fades back from the drop-off for miles, abounding in steams that flowed through undulating meadows. Below the rim countless springs burst forth from limestone and sandstone layers to form rivers that cut deep canyons. Along these streams, both on and under the rim, Native Americans planted the corn they obtained from trade with tribes to the south. These hunter-gatherers were called MogolSTAN BROWN lon, a name bestowed by modern anthropologists for the people who occupied the mountains of New Mexico and eastern Arizona. They took the name from a short term Spanish governor of New Mexico, Juan Ignacio Flores Mogollon (1712-1725). The Natives, however, called it The Black Mesa, and picking up on the native place-name, Army detachments, pursuing Apaches and early settlers also called this feature The Black Mesa. By the late 19th century there was a growing awareness that the nation’s public lands were rapidly being taken over by private interests, and resources like lumber and grazing rights were being taken out of public control. This resulted in the General Land Law Revision Act, passed by Congress in 1891. It gave the president authority to set aside public lands in reservations with limits for usage. In 1892-1893 the first two forest reserves were established by President Benjamin Harrison (Pecos River Forest Reserve and Grand Canyon Forest Reserve). In 1898, President William McKinley established the Prescott, Gila River and Black Mesa Forest Reserves. When Teddy Roosevelt took office, he was convinced by foresters that the national forests should be transferred from the Department of Interior to the Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Forest Service was established. Gradually the old forest reserves became national forests, and in July 1908, the huge Black Mesa Reserve (4,147,200 acres) was divided among the newly established Sitgreaves, Tonto, Apache and Coconino national forests. The term “Black Mesa” was replaced by the name given the Rim’s earliest occupants, Mogollon. Thus began the interesting attempts of newcomers to pronounce the name, though local residents soon settled on “Muggy-own.” Fire has always been a threat to the Mogollon Rim because of its forests and the accumulation of dry pine needles and thick undergrowth. Native legends recount fires from the earliest times. In modern times the most outstanding occurred in the summer of 1990, dubbed the Dude Fire, after the creek along which it originated with a lightning strike. This fire covered 30,000 acres before it was extinguished, killed six firefighters and destroyed 63 homes at Bonita Creek. Today as one stands on the Houston Mesa and looks up at the Rim, a significant canyon is seen, formed by the East Verde River, biblical scholars might recall the Mounts of Blessing and Cursing at Shecham in the Holy Land. To the left of that village a tree-covered hill is called the Mount of Blessing, and to the right a barren hill is called the Mount of Cursing. To the right of the East Verde River canyon is the barren
Stan Brown photos
Two of Stan Brown’s granddaughters (above) explore the edge of the Rim. Views like this from Forest Road 300 are many along the way. From below the Rim, along the East Verde River, Baker Butte on the Rim is framed by thick growth (below).
escarpment that burned from there eastward, a mount of cursing. To the right is a rich forest, the mount of blessing. The Dude Fire was surpassed by the 2002 RodeoChediski Fire, which was 470,000 acres and destroyed many homes. Fortunately happier matters identify the Mogollon Rim, such as 11 Zane Grey novels set in the Rim Country. The years Grey spent living near Tonto Creek and camping on top of the Rim have brought fame and fortune to the area. Perhaps the best introductory way to enjoy the Mogollon Rim is to drive the well graded Forest Service Road 300 between State Highway 87 on the west, eastward to State Highway 260. This road quite faithfully follows the historic General Crook Military Road, blazed by the Army in 1873-4. It was designed to block Apache renegades from escaping to the north, and created the most direct route between Fort Whipple in Prescott, and Fort Apache in the White Mountains. Today the keen-eyed traveler can find General Crook’s blaze marks, “V” plus the number of miles from Camp Verde. These are chiseled into rocks and blazed onto trees. One remaining tree blaze can be found displayed in the Rim Country Museum in Payson. It was recovered by Eldon Bowman, who was first to successfully trace the Crook Trail in its entirety. He also placed “V” symbols on the trees to guide today’s history buffs. The Crook Trail, and its junctions with other forest roads, provides access to innumerable hiking trails, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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COVER STORY
Old Time Opry & Fiddlers Contest A
ward-winning musicians will be featured in the Payson Old Time Opry Friday, Sept. 28 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Scheduled to perform are: Special Consensus and Run Boy Run, with a special appearance by State Champion Michael Rolland and other fiddlin’ friends. SPECIAL CONSENSUS
The Special Consensus is a four-person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. The first band album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis. In November 2003, The Special Consensus received a standing ovation after the first band performance on the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. International tours have brought The Special Consensus to the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Ireland and South America. In 1993, the band performed the first of many concerts with a symphony orchestra, complete with orchestral arrangements of songs from the band repertoire. Members are co-founder Greg Cahill, Rick Faris, David Thomas, and Dustin Benson. Cahill plays banjo and sings baritone and tenor harmony vocals. Chicago born and bred, he has been playing bluegrass banjo since the early 1970s. He cofounded The Special Consensus in Chicago in 1975 and has continued to tour nationally and internationally with the band since the late 1970s. He served on the Nashville-based International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Board of Directors from 1998-2010 (board chair/president 20062010) and was awarded the prestigious IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award in 2011. Cahill was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Nashville-based Foundation for Bluegrass Music in 2007 and was elected president of the organization in 2011. Faris plays mandolin and sings lead, baritone, tenor and high baritone vocals. Although guitar was his first instrument (he began playing when he was 7 years old), Faris also plays dobro and banjo as well as the mandolin. He joined The Special Consensus in 2009. Thomas plays bass and sings lead, baritone, tenor and high baritone vocals. His interest in music was sparked by listening to the country band of his uncle CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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The Special Consensus will perform at the Old Time Opry Friday, Sept. 28 in the Payson High School Auditorium.
Andy Towle/Roundup
The 42nd Fiddlers Contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Payson Event Center. Admission is $5 and gates open at 8:30 a.m.
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Weekend an old time, gospel & bluegrass acoustic celebration FROM PAGE 8
and great uncles in the 1980s. He began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and the mandolin at the age of 17 and the bass at 19. Thomas joined The Special Consensus in 2006. Benson plays guitar and sings lead, tenor, baritone and bass vocals. He was raised in Jasper, Ala., where he “grew up” on bluegrass music. His father taught him to play the guitar when he was 12; he began playing the mandolin when he was 16 and joined his father’s band as the mandolin player when he was 17. He was nominated for Guitar Player of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) in 2010 and joined The Special Consensus in 2011. RUN BOY RUN
With a newly released extended play recording, appearances at several major Arizona festivals, and a recent win at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Run Boy Run is rapidly growing to be a prevalent force in promoting the tradition of Bluegrass and Appalachian old-time in the Southwest. The band members are Jen Sandoval, mandolin; Bekah Sandoval, sister of Jen, playing fiddle and guitar; Grace Rolland, cellist; Jesse Allen, upright bassist; and Matt Rolland, brother of Grace and twotime Arizona State Fiddle Champion. The Sandoval sisters are the daughters of Payson residents Roy and Sylvia San-
doval. They grew up in Rim Country and at the Payson Fiddle Festival. Their musical endeavors extend beyond their exploration of traditional music into territory first traversed by modern folk pioneers such as Nickel Creek and Crooked Still, groups credited in the folk world for their creation of a new wave of music — a music characterized by its unique hybridization of the old with the new. With captivating three-part female harmony, masterful fiddle work and roots in traditional, jazz, classical, and folk music, Run Boy Run succeeds in creating an innovative and distinctive sound through a tasteful and skillful melding of traditional music with a variety of contemporary musical traditions Admission is $7 and tickets are on sale now at the Payson Parks and Rec office in Green Valley Park or at the Chamber of Commerce. There are only 1,000 tickets available and last year was a sellout, so get your tickets soon. OLD TIME FIDDLE CONTEST
The Vertielee Floyd Memorial 42nd Annual Old Time Fiddlers Contest takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 at the Payson Event Center. It is one of the officially sanctioned event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Arizona statehood. Gates open each morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday opening ceremonies will be
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Run Boy Run will perform at the Old Time Opry Friday, Sept. 28 in the Payson High School Auditorium. at 9:30 a.m., with contestant play starting at 10 a.m. The order of the contests: Small Fry, Junior-Junior; Senior; Young Adult; Adult; Cross-Tuned Fiddle; Trick Fiddler; awards ceremony. Sunday’s schedule: 9 a.m., gospel program; 11 a.m., contestant play starting with the Championship Division, Round One; Championship Division, Round Two; Twin Fiddling; Fancy Fiddling; awards ceremony. The Payson Old Time Fiddlers Contest is truly a piece of Arizona history. This event has over 40 years history of cele-
brating the musical heritage of the pioneers of our great state. The winner of the Old Time Fiddling State Championship honors represents the state of Arizona at the national competition. Judges this year are Mickey Long, John Kennedy and Marti White. Daily admission for the contest is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.paysonrimcountry.com.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE | SAMANTHA WEAVER
Bullfrog attacks lion • You might be surprised to learn that the giant bullfrogs of South Africa have sometimes been known to attack lions. • If you’re considering having a child sometime in the near future, you might want to consider this: It’s said that the cost of caring for a newborn during its first year of life is more than $6,000. • In 1986, actor and director Clint Eastwood took on a new and unfamiliar role: political candidate. He ran for mayor of Carmel, Calif. He defeated the incumbent mayor in a landslide, and he kept the position for two years. His salary? A whopping $200 per week. • Often these days you’ll see someone carrying a tiny dog around with them, but you might be surprised to learn that this is not an entirely new fashion. In ancient Rome and Greece it was not uncommon for a noble lady to carry her tiny Maltese dog around in the sleeve of her robe. • It was American singer Josh Groban who made the following sage observation: “There’s no half-singing in the shower, you’re either a rock star or an opera diva.” • In the early days of motion pictures, Will H. Hays became known as the “Czar of Hollywood.” He presided over the earliest incarnation of the MPAA, charged with ensuring the morality of movies. Some of the changes the so-called “Hays Office” insisted upon were removing the image of a cow’s udder from a Walt Disney cartoon; and removing any direct reference to adultery in the 1935 adaptation of the Tolstoy novel “Anna Karenina” — despite the fact that Anna’s affair is at the heart of the novel. • Those who study such things say that a woman’s sense of smell tends to be better than that of a man. • It was American actress, screenwriter and notorious sex symbol Mae West who made the following sage observation: “You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.” • At the 2012 USA Memory Championship, Nelson Dellis set a new record for the memorization of random digits. At the annual event in New York City, Dellis accurately recalled a whopping 303 numbers in sequence. • The Rose Parade, popularly known as America’s New Year Celebration, was originally started in 1890. These days, hundreds of thousands of people crowd the parade route each year, and millions more view the television broadcast worldwide. The amount of work that goes into the display is astonishing: Each float has anywhere from 30,000 to 150,000 flowers on it, which are applied during the 700 to 900 hours spent on preparing each float. • Beloved film icon James Dean was missing his front teeth; he had to wear a bridge to fill the gap in his smile.
• If you’re like the average American, at least one-tenth of the garbage you produce is made of plastic. • The first sound recording ever made was created in 1877 by Thomas Edison. It was a musical selection: “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” • Those who study such things say that American English has roughly 20 swear words (depending, of course, on how one defines swearing). In contrast, residents of ancient Rome had a lexicon of about 800 “dirty” words to draw upon. • If you’re planning a trip by air anytime soon, you might want to keep in mind that the busiest day in airports is Thursday. • It was Canadian American educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “You can always tell a real friend: When you’ve made a fool of yourself, he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job.” • In Murfreesboro, Tenn., it is illegal to keep indoor furniture outdoors. • Mike Edwards, one of the founding members of the British band Electric Light Orchestra, met with an untimely death decades after he left the group. In 2010, as Edwards was driving in the rural southwest of England, a farmer lost control of a 1,300-pound bale of hay. This wheel-shaped bale rolled down a hill and over a hedge, and just happened to smash into the van that Edwards was driving. • The humble honeybee is the official insect of 17 states. • Those who study such things say that there is a 1 million to 1 chance that, within the next century, an asteroid will crash into Earth and destroy most life on the planet. • In 2008 a company called Defense Devices, based in Jackson, Tenn., introduced a new item: a stun gun disguised as a tube of lipstick. The same company offers a ring that will shoot pepper spray. • Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has the longest name: It’s officially known as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. • The tuatara is a lizard that can be found in New Zealand. Its claim to fame? It has a third eye, on the top of its head. THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY:
“I think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.” — Alfred Hitchcock “The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” — Terry Pratchett © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
It’s not a crock! The most effective classified ads in Rim Country are in the Payson Roundup/Rim Review.
Stan Brown photo
In the forest on top of the Mogollon Rim this old tree had been bent as sapling to point the way to water.
The Black Mesa FROM PAGE 7
of course, three delightful lakes: Knoll, Woods Canyon, and Willow Springs. Many springs dot the entire mesa forming marshes or small natural lakes. Several miles back from the edge of the Rim is Potato Lake, a natural lake that has been there for thousands of years. A study from Northern Arizona University drilled core samples from the lake bottom, recording climate changes over the past 35,000 years, Apparently wetter and cooler years made for a spruce forest, then the lake almost dried up 5,000 years ago. It returned and 3,000 years ago the surrounding forest came to look like it does today, dominated by the familiar ponderosa pines. An investigation of the Mogollon Rim would not be complete without reference to the Mogollon Monster. Sightings of the ape-like “Bigfoot” have been reported for over 100 years. Several Apaches from the White Mountain Reservation have told about encounters, but prefer not to talk about them. A man named Don Davis told of his encounter with the Monster while on the Boy Scout trip near Payson in the 1940s. “The creature was huge,” he reported. “Its eyes were deep set and
hard to see ... His face seemed pretty much devoid of hair but there seemed to be hair along the sides of his face. His chest, shoulders and arms were massive, especially the upper arms; easily upwards of 6 inches in diameter, perhaps much, much more. I could see he was pretty hairy ... The face was very square, like a box ...” Skeptics attribute the sightings to grizzly bears that roamed the Rim as recently as the early 1930s. However, folklore will not be dampened by reason. One summer evening while we were camped on the Rim, a forest ranger provided us with stories around the camp fire. One, designed to make a point with all of us, was that the Mogollon Monster would get people who left litter in the forest. State Balladeer Dolan Ellis took off on this theme in a song, not only chastising litterbugs, but making the Mogollon Monster a metaphor for the Rodeo-Chediski Fire. Even though a search of the World Wide Web indicates Mogollon Monster seekers are still very active, we need not fear to explore this wonderful work of God’s nature, the Mogollon Rim. NEXT: The Blue Ridge Reservoir
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classified advertising MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Boston Terrier Puppies Avail. Now, 7 wks, 1 Female, and 3 Males, Call Rick or Carolyn Cook, 480-335-7170 or 480-335-7171 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 23 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Gentle Buckskin Quarter Horse, Awesome on Trails, Eleven Years Old, $2,600. 928-474-9392
FIREWOOD Firewood For Sale & Yard Cleaning Service. Tree Trimming, Brush Removal w/Hauling-Service. We also do Backhoe Work. 928-951-4337 or 928-978-2276
FURNITURE 3 Piece Living Room Set, Muted Southwestern Pattern, Very Good Condition, $300. (Parts or All) 928-472-9870 Like New, Black Leather Couch & Love Seat, $350. for set, could possibly sell separate; Free Standing Easel and Arts Supplies, Make Offer 928-600-6279 Moving: Metal Frame Trundle Bed $75., Queen Bed Head Board and 3 Drawer Night Stand $200. 5 Drawer Wood Dresser $40. Old Desk $20. 8ft long Wood Bookkase $40. 480-250-2402 MURPHY WALL BEDS www.emmickssolutions.com 928-472-9200 Queen Pillow top Mattress made by Denver Mattress, $150. 928-474-9392
GUNS/KNIVES CCW CLASS: $75.00 Basic Firearms-Course, $45.00; Firearms & Ammunition , Call Brian Havey (CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR) 928-970-0062
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS ESTATE SALES 9. 303 E. Forest, Small Estate Sale, Some Nice and Old Things, Furniture, etc, Friday Sept. 28 Only from 7am to 3pm, No Early Birds
RUMMAGE SALES 11. 907 N. Matterhorn Rd. Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 & 29 from 8am to 2pm; Household Items, Furniture, Kitchen Supplies, Some Tools, Collectibles and Misc.
YARD SALES 1. 1101 S. Beeline Hwy: The Democratic Club of No. Gila County will have a yard asle at their Democratic Headquarters on Sat. Sept. 29 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A big variety of items will be for sale, including some furniture, office equipment, clothing, plants and much more. Also we will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers with a drink for $5.00 between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. 10. 378 S. Granite Ridge Rd. (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 & 29 from 7am to Noon; Office Supplies, Desk & File Organizers, File Storage Containers, Household Items, Small Appliances, Mini Refrigerators, Misc. Decor, Everything Must Go! Any Reasonable Offer Accepted. 2. 1208 W. Remuda Way (Bertram Residence), Fri. & Sat. Sept 28 & 29 from 7am to 3pm RCCAC (Rim Country Classic Auto Club) is holding a Gigantic Garage Sale with all proceeds to support the RCCAC Christmas event at the Payson Senior Center. Books, Glass ware, Jewelry, Antiques, Car Stuff, Shop Stuff, Household/Kitchen Items, Furniture, Train Accessories, Bicycle plus other Goodies! 3. 1206 W. Random Way, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 & 29 from 6am to 3pm; YARD SALE/FUND RAISER Bikes, Massage Table, Household Goods, Christmas and More! 4. Church Yard Sale for Unity of Payson. 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29. 705 E. Park Drive. Many varied items; some seasonal. To donate, call 928-478-6906.
www.rim-fireguns.com Serious Collector wishes to, Buy U.S. and German Military Guns, Colts Winchester and any Other High Quality Antique Guns. Single Pieces or Collections, Give Us A Call at 928-468-0306
MISCELLANEOUS *CANCER CASES* www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.
20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 Double Quad Trailer, All Steel, New Tires, Spare, Drop Gate, Permanent Plate - $750.obo, 928-474-5383 Pine Wardrobe/Entertainment Center $300. Yakima Car-Top Carrier, 16sf $200. Lodge Cast-Iron Dutch Oven $45. HP Printer $60. Drymount Press $60. 928-474-1542
THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Blind-Cleaning & More!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Piano for sale $600. Call 928-978-3513 or 928-474-4035.
5. 400 W. Arabian Way, Thurs. & Fri. Only Sept. 27 & 28 from 8am to 2pm; Camera Stuff, Quilting Stuff, Arizona Highways (1950 to 2011), and Much More! 6. 551 Sycamore (Gisela) take Gisela Rd to Sycamore, then right on Sycamore, Follow the road till the pavement ends, watch for yard sale signs: Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 & 29 from 8am to 2pm; Same Place Different Stuff: Cat Condo, Bird Cages, Pet Carrier, Bedding, Kitchen & Bath Accessories, Nik Naks, Clothing, Furniture, Collectibles and More! Make Offer; Everything Goes! 7. 510 N. Woodhill Rd. Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 & 29 from 7am to ? 5 Girls and A Yardsale; Glassware, Furniture, Antiques, and Much More! 8. 413 E. Forest (Payson) Fri. & Sat. 28 & 29 from 8am to 3pm; Queen Bed, Refrig., Desk, Houseplants, Men’s 2X Clothing, Woodcrafts
CARS
PART TIME MEDICAL FRONT AND BACK OFFICE FOR BUSY SPECIALTY CLINIC. EXPERIENCED ONLY. OPTICAL BACKGROUND A PLUS. FAX RESUME TO 928-474-4534.
2010 Camaro SS, 16K Miles, Excellent Condition $30K 928-978-4030 AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440
MOTORCYCLES Dirt Bikes: Model: YZ250S 2008, $3,000. New Plastics & Tires, Never Raced, Excellent Condition, Well Maintained Model: CR85 2004, $1,000.obo, Many Extras! Helmet: Troy Lee Designs, $300.obo Like New, $600 Value Lift Stand: $30. Ramps: 1 Quad, 1 Dirt Bike $150.for both, Like New! Call Brandon 480-313-1290 or Shari 480-390-9607.
CARS LAST CHANCE: 1981 CJ-7 4-Wheel Drive Dual Winches Front & Rear, Dual Batteries, Automatic Rebuilt, Hard Top $4750.obo 928-476-9900
PARTS 1999 Motorhome for Sale Windson by Forest River 32.5ft. 1 slide, Ford V-10 engine 2 ACs, New Tires, Solar Panel, 56,000 miles, Queen bed, $16,500. 928-476-2291 Wheels & Tires 2 full sets 20 inch GM 6 Lug, Sliverado/GMC Etc. 1st Set, 98% Tread Goodyear Eagle LS 20’s, 2nd Set 75% Tread Goodyear Eagle LS 20’s Nice Rims on Both Sets 1st Set $900. 2nd Set $650., Home 928-476-3827, Cell 928-830-0055
RVS
2005 Dodge Ram Quad cab Hemi. 79k miles, full power, trailer tow,ac, loaded, looks great, runs great, $12,900; Call 928-978-5271
EMPLOYMENT CLERICAL/OFFICE Tonto Apache Reservation Payson, AZ 85541 Position: Tribal Secretary Full-Time: Minimum Qualifications: Call Linda Beckham Personnel Manager, Phone: 928-474-5000 ext. 8158 Fax: 928-474-9125
DRIVERS FULL-TIME DRIVER, Must have CDL License, Apply in Person @ 107 W. Wade Lane #7,
GENERAL On Call Firefighter
Hellsgate Fire is Hellsgate FireDepartment Department forfor is accepting acceptingapplications applications paid on-call firefighter paid on-call firefighter until January 31st, 2012. until 28th, 2012. You maySept. pick up an application at the administrative office, You may pick up an 80 S. Walters Lane, Star Valley application at the or go to www.hellsgatefire.com. administrative office, We will be holding an 80 S. Walters Lane, informational meeting at Star Valley or go the department onto www.hellsgatefire.com January 7th at 9:00 am.
Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist wanted. Contact KC’s Home Health Care 928-468-5242 or may apply at 114 East Highway 260, Payson
SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Dedicated 24yr. Exp. Masseus, Trigger Pt. Myofascial-Stretch, Lymphatic Release, Offering Special & Gifts Available Contact Jill at 928-468-6097 before 5pm, Secure Personal Courier Services: Offering Public/People Transportation; Delivery of Packages or Documents around Payson or to the Valley; 480-577-5923
TRAILERS Double Quad Trailer, All Steel, New Tires, Spare, Drop Gate, Permanent Plate - $750.obo, 928-474-5383
Utility Trailer 5x8 with Three New Tires, Lights, and Wireing, Asking $850. Firm, Call 928-978-3672
TRUCKS
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2004 Dodge PU, 4WD, 4 Door, 49K Miles, Cruse Control, Tow Package, $12,500. 928-476-2802
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A Dependable Handyman Service
Excavation Work, Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, Electric, Yard Work, Wood Splitting, Hauling Payson License #P08226, Not Licensed Contractor: Barney Branstetter: 928-595-0236 or 928-595-0435
Log Cabin Kohls Ranch: Fully furnished, Rim View, Near Tonto Creek, Details at: www.krhoa.com/cabinforsale.html Dave 602-463-0811 Riverfront Paradise
DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555
HOME SERVICES
New Construction, Remodels, Home Services From concrete to paint to roofing. Over thirty years experience. Licensed and bonded. For free consultation and estimates, call Tom or Ron at 928-468-2016.
HOUSEKEEPING Professional Housecleaning Services, 20 years experience, competitive rates, excellent references, Contact Patty 928-468-6076 or 928-951-5704
LANDSCAPING
Sit on the front porch of this 2,000 square foot,3B/2B Home with a 600sf detached studio/officer on nearly 2 acres Overlooking the East Verde River. The river flows past the front porch and limestone formations tower out the back porch. Gigantic master bedroom suite with a fireplace and a walk-in closet. Pine paneling, giant living room, big picture windows, two fireplaces, 1.82 acres of boulders and oaks. Plenty of room for kids and visitors. Listed at $329,000 for one of the few riverfront properties in Arizona. 548 W. Eleanor Dr, East Verde Estates. Call Deborah Rose-Ellis (928) 978-0063 or Deborah@sellspayson.com
MOBILES FOR SALE 55+ Park, 705 E. Miller, 14x68 2Br/2ba, New Carpet and Vinal,Insulated Meta Roof, Nice Yard, Vacant, Space 35, $7,000. 928-978-2658 Cedar Grove MHP, Dble Wide, 2Br/2Ba, 2 storage sheds, Fenced Yard, Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher E. Frontier St #6, Large Lot $13,900.OBO, 602-320-1116 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712
HEALTH CARE
CARS
REAL ESTATE
HANDYMAN
2000 Coachman Royal, 34ft. w/2 slide-outs, full appliances, attractively appointed. At Rim Resort and Gas Station in Forest Lakes $5000, 480-820-9861
AUTOS/VEHICLES 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Special Edition, Fully Loaded w/Factory Features, Has New Tires, Newly Replaced Electronic Windows, Low Miles, Mechanically Sound, Drives and Handles Well, $3250.obo 623-687-1229
HEALTH CARE
TRUCKS
2007 Dodge Caliber, 111K Miles, Super Gas Mileage, $6,800. obo 928-474-9392
IRIS GARDEN SVCE: COMPLETE SUMMER CLEAN-UP, FIREWISE, REASONABLE, DEBRIS DUMPED, PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932, Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.
Mobile 14x70 3Br/2Ba, Kids, Pets, Gateway Park #12, All appliances, 1985 Cavco, 10-50 awning $3500 OWC 928-472-8914 Cell 928-232-9460 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
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RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $635.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024 2BD/1BA, W/D Hookup, Includes Water/Trash/Sewer, Available Now $595/mo + $500.dep, 208 E. Jura Circle: 480-695-1338 2Br/1Ba AC/Heat, All Electric, Washer/Dryer, Very Clean Downstairs, Pets/Smoking-No, $595.p/m Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237
HOMES FOR RENT 3BR/1BA, FREE ELECTRIC & WATER! DUPLEX, PINE Private Yard, Kitchen, D/R, Living Rm, Garage. $975. + Security Deposit. Owner/Agent 480-248-6144
4Bd/3-1/3Ba 3-car Garage 3 year old house in Mogollon Village near Payson HS $1,400.mo, One Small pet-ok, no-smoking. Taking applications Available in November contact Richard: 480-747-2250 or rshort39@cox.net
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FALL into Savings when you make your move to Aspen Cove! Come in today, look and lease and we’ll waive your application fee + take 1/2 off your first full month move-in!
NO DEPOSIT OAC!!!!
ASPEN COVE
810 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8042
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Fully Furnished, Very Clean, 2Br/1Ba, Ground Floor Apt. Call Martha @ 928-951-5521 for details Two 1Br Apts. Recently remodeled, w/New Applicance and AC, Great S. Beeline Location, $500.p/m 928-474-8000
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT AAA. M-2 Industrial 1,680/2,000/4,000 sq.ft. 1506-8 W. Bravo Taxiway. Roll up or Hangar Doors for aircraft or???, Offices, High Cubage Warehouse, large semi-truck acessible $$$ from $800.mo.+tax. 1 mo. Move in allowance. Immediate Occ. Mo. To Mo/Lease. 602-391-3064
A Super Clean Furnished Studio Cabin, (East Verde, Payson) Big Fenced Yard, DirectTV, Trash PU & Water $450/month 602-999-6910 welcomehome16@gmail.com Beautiful 2Br/2Ba Covered Deck, A/C, Basement/Laundry Room, Stove & Refrig. Fenced Yard, Pet-Ok, Smoking-No, Quiet Cul-De-Sac, $900.mo + Dep. 928-978-0360 Beautiful 3br/2ba, 1500sf, 2 car garage, appl. included, fenced back yrd, Smoking-No, sm.dog/cat Ok w/deposit, $1,000/mo 1st & last due at lease + sec. deposit Trailwood West, Close to Rumsey Park Avail. October 928-978-2400 Chap Pines, Gorgeous 3Br/3Ba, 4-Car Garage, Views, $2500.mo w/1yr lease, Call 480-620-6825 www.chaparralpinesrental.weebly.c om Cozy 1Bd/1Ba Cottage Backs NF w/Hiking Trails & Rim Views, W/D, Min.6 Month Lease, Available Oct.1st, Smoking,No $600.p/m., Call 928-595-0454
HOUSE for RENT or LEASE
House For Lease Rim View OFFICE PARK, Executive Suites, Payson’s Premier Office Space, 708 E. Hwy 260, 928-472-7035.
Large Custom Home with 3BD, 2BA + Den, 3 Car garage, Large storage, Fenced back yard. Woodhill area - GREAT VIEWS! No smoking, no pets, $1,575/mo.
CALL 480-710-2400
HOMES FOR RENT 2Bd/1.5Ba: Covered Porch w/Deck, W/D, Dishwasher, Large Fenced Yard, Treed/RV Parking, Quiet, Central Payson,$700.p/m + Security, Seperate Laundry Area: 928-951-4422
House for rent in Star Valley $1000/mo 3BD/1BA 1100sq.ft., large fenced yard, washer/dryer hookup, 2 storage sheds, wood burning stove Call/text James (480)208-1562 or Brandy (928)595-0638.
2Bd/2Ba, 2 Car Garage, W/D, All Kitchen Appliances, Jacuzzi, Clean, Attractive Payson Pine Subdivision, $950.w/Lease 1-970-219-7497 or 928-517-1011
Great Bargain! Wonderful 3Br/2Ba, Payson, Sunk-In Master Bath, Large Fenced Back Yard, Shed, New Roof, Quiet Area, $775.mo 602-425-1320
2BDR/2BATH HOME Dining Room, Large (450sq.ft.) Family Room, w/Fireplace, Stove, Refrigerator, Evap Cooler, W/D, 8150 Barranca,Mesa Del, $690/month 928-474-8833 2Br/1Ba, Dining Room, Wood Stove + Gas Heat, Refrigerator, Stove,Trash Included Washer/Dryer Included, Large Porch, 422 W. Frontier $625.p/m 928-474-8833 2Br/2Ba, Appliances, W/D, Fireplace, Carport, Sun room, Storage Shed, Small Pet w/Dep. Smoking-No, $850.mo + Sec. Dep. 928-978-9248 3Bd/2Ba MF Home, 1500sf, $750/mo+$750.Dep. Also Downstairs of House 1000sf by Hospital for 1-person $525. Mark 928-951-3439 or Ted 480-694-4044 3Bd/2Ba/4Gar, Smoking NO, Pets NO, 1 yr lease, $1150/mo $1450/Sec Dep. 804 S Pinecone St. 602-909-2824
HOMES FOR RENT Lease a Lifestyle
Rent this Riverfront Paradise The huge front porch overlooks the East Verde River. The back porch overlooks an acre of boulders and oaks. The 2,000-square-foot house has a gigantic master bedroom suite with a fireplace. Guest bedroom has its own bathroom, with two bonus rooms downstairs. Huge living room/dining room off hickory paneled kitchen. Fish the stocked stream out front or stroll downstream to swimming holes on Forest Service land. Asking $1,400 a month. Come by and check it out at 548 W. Eleanor Dr, East Verde Estates. Call Deborah Rose-Ellis (928) 978-0063 or deborah@sellspayson.com
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Nice 3Br/2Ba, Site Built Home, w/Loft, in Payson, Nice Yard w/Covered Deck, Backs to National Forest, Extra Storage Shed, Includes All Appliances, No Smoking or Pets, $1,000.mo + Dep. 928-595-4024 RENT SALE OR LEASE, $675.mo 3BD/1BA, Nice Lot Near Creek & Forest Service, Fenced, Fruit Trees, Moonlight Dr./Star Valley, 928-978-2192
MOBILES FOR RENT 2Br Mobile, Security Dep. Plus First Months Rent, Pets-No, $550.mo 928-978-3775 3Br/2Ba Mobile, in Upper Round Valley, w/Fenced Dog Yard and Corral, Max of 3 poeple and 2 horses, Includes Trash/Water, Refences and Work History Required, $725.mo 928-472-8430 In Pine, 1Br/1Ba on .78 acre w/garden area, porch, dishwasher, w/d, $575.mo + utilities, smoking/pets-no, 928-951-1641
MOBILE/RV SPACES LOW SPECIAL RATES STARTING @ $275/MO In TOWN, CLOSE to everything! Payson Campground & RV Resort 808 E. HWY 260 928-472-2267 Rye RV Park: 1 Bedroom, $275. - $450. Per Month, Laundry on Site, Water/Trash Included. Spaces $200. Mo. 602-502-0020
ROOMS FOR RENT Room Available in a Home just East of Star Valley,Nice Location, W/D,Kitchen Priveledges, Utilities/Cable Included, $400. for Responsible, Female, 928-472-1187
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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SUPER CROSSWORD
SALOME’S STARS
© 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.
INNER LANES ACROSS 1 “GoodFellas” co-star Joe 6 London subway route diagram 13 Plate umpire’s call 20 “Par ___” (stamp on airmail) 21 Religious hermit 22 Wyoming tribe 23 “A Boy and His Dog” sci-fi writer 25 Pronto 26 Bus. college course 27 Aircraft abbr. 28 Star of the silent film “Madame Du Barry” 30 “Dharma & Greg” co-star Jenna 33 Pupil locale 34 Pick ___ (cavil) 35 In a certain folk singing style 37 Relief pitcher with the 2004 World Series-winning Red Sox 43 Revered one 44 Horse’s kin 45 Padlock part 46 Sneaker stringers 47 Even if, briefly 48 Old crone 50 ___-di-dah 51 “Got some thoughts?” 53 Old city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 57 Man-mouse link 58 Additionally 59 Bun seed 60 1965 Yardbirds hit 62 Bad, in Brest 65 Census stat
66 Novocain, for one 70 Twisty curve 73 U lead-in 74 Foray 75 First family as of 2009 79 Coal mines 81 High-fashion inits. 83 Boarding of a jet 85 Derides 88 Before, in verses 89 Hair stiffener 90 Sea, to Fifi 91 Forest feline 92 Dark loaves 94 Greek letter 96 Domicile 97 Native of Fiji or Vanuatu 99 Places to see stars in science centers 102 Back part 103 Lab bottle 104 Bond girl player d’Abo 105 Have practical usefulness 110 Kin of Ltd. 111 In a crowd of 112 Stage names 113 Assorted 119 Tooth puller 120 Unicellular swimmers 121 Romanov royals 122 Chip away at 123 Gets thinner 124 Toss about DOWN 1 Oom- ___ band 2 Hungarian-born Gabor 3 English title 4 Gary of “Diff’rent Strokes”
5 How soup is often sold 6 Juvenile 7 Address for a dot-com 8 Minsk locale 9 Oskar Schindler’s wife 10 Sea vapors 11 ___ -Z (thoroughly) 12 Letter-writing friends 13 Attach with brads, e.g. 14 In a florid way 15 “Slither” star James 16 Church nook 17 Sharp taste 18 Blacken on a grill 19 Arizona tribe 24 All-or- ___ 29 More or less even (with) 30 Wharton and Bunker 31 Chinese nut 32 They’re often tile-covered 33 Brains have high ones 36 Trilogy, often 37 Spa sound 38 ___ tai 39 A-F filler 40 Movie units 41 Make blank 42 County whose seat is Newark 45 Hard-hitting carpenters 48 Comic’s forte 49 Baldwin and Guinness 50 Greg Evans comic strip 52 Dog tag info 54 Fresno loc. 55 Zip 56 PC letter 57 Saloon sign 61 In unison
63 Make up for, as sins 64 Slander’s kin 67 “Comin’ ___!” 68 “Good” cholesterol abbr. 69 Spying aid, briefly 70 ___ salts (cathartic) 71 After then 72 Sword material 76 Recollection 77 Vigorless condition 78 Watercourse 80 “Sisters” co-star Ward 82 Tiny grooves 84 Opposed to, in dialect 86 Politico Paul 87 Most severe 88 Nighttime, in verses 93 Hired lawn maintainer 94 Sugar pill 95 1968 film computer 96 Most difficult 98 Attends 99 ___ movement (military maneuver) 100 Actress Watson 101 Infects 103 Sunshade 105 Get dimmer 106 Intestine divisions 107 Dryer fluff 108 Sol followers 109 F ___ “Frank” 111 Heady brews 114 “___-comin’!” 115 Judge’s field 116 Scull mover 117 Suffix with strict 118 NNE’s opposite
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you love being the focus of attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) “Caution” continues to be your watchword this week, as a former colleague tries to reconnect old links. There are still some dark places that need to be illuminated. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Making a good first impression is important. Revealing your often hidden sense of humor can help you get through some of the more awkward situations. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking that Cancer Crab image too seriously? Lighten up. Instead of complaining about your problems, start resolving them. A friend would be happy to help. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A widening distance between you and that special person needs to be handled with honesty and sensitivity. Don’t let jealousy create an even greater gap between you two. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations. Your handling of a delicate family matter rates kudos. But no resting on your laurels just yet. You still have to resolve that on-the-job problem. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might surprise everyone by being unusually impulsive this week. But even level-headed Libras need to do the unexpected now and then. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A period of turmoil gives way to a calmer, more settled environment. Use this quieter time to patch up neglected personal and/or professional relationships. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A new relationship could create resentment among family and friends who feel left out of your life. Show them you care by making more time for them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Concentrate on completing all your unfinished tasks before deadline. You’ll then be able to use this freed-up time to research new career opportunities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re right to try to help colleagues resolve their heated differences. But keep your objectivity and avoid showing any favoritism ‘twixt the two sides. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your personal life continues to show positive changes. Enjoy this happy turn of events, by all means. But be careful not to neglect your workplace obligations. BORN THIS WEEK: People of all ages look to you for advice and encouragement. You would make an excellent counselor. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Navigator’s stack 5 Deck in the ring 9 Upper surface 12 Oil cartel 13 Leading man? 14 “Hail, Caesar!” 15 Pianist’s ticker 17 Barbie’s companion 18 Agreement 19 No stay-at-homes 21 Lindbergh book 22 Plot mathematically 24 Back talk 27 Greet the villain 28 Grant’s ___ 31 Thickness 32 Once around the track 33 Long March leader 34 Yin counterpart 36 Salt Lake athlete 37 Titanic’s destroyer 38 Knighted women 40 “Monopoly” square 41 Increase in troop levels 43 Antenna 47 Yoko of music 48 Houston sports venue 51 Poorly lit 52 Squad 53 Rams’ fans? 54 Chowed down 55 Stitches 56 Carry on
WEEKLY SUDOKU BY LINDA THISTLE
DOWN 1 NYC cultural center 2 “Planet of the ___” 3 Household critters 4 Threaded nails 5 Philosopher Immanuel 6 Big bother 7 Sweet potato 8 Last letter 9 After-taxes 10 Finished 11 Nerd-pack contents 16 Indivisible 20 Choose (for) 22 “The Men Who Stare at ___” 23 Lasso 24 Agent 25 In the manner of 26 Stockholm ___ 27 Sad 29 Scratch 30 Cranberry territory 35 Joke 37 Edge 39 Butcher’s wares 40 Earth (Pref.) 41 Pop 42 Troop group 43 Weaponry 44 Midwest state 45 “So be it” 46 For fear that 49 Witness 50 Playing marble
PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS
MAGIC MAZE
TRIVIA TEST 1. MONEY: Who was the first president to appear on a U.S. coin? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What three states border on the state of Louisiana? 3. MUSIC: Which rock star had a hit song with “Papa Don’t Preach”? 4. GAMES: The properties in the U.S. version of “Monopoly” are based on streets in which city? 5. TELEVISION: On what sketch comedy show did Jim Carrey make a name for himself in the 1990s? 6. LANGUAGE: What does the word “torpid” mean? 7. MOVIES: Who were the three actors in “Three Men and a Lit-
tle Lady”? 8. BIBLE: What kind of wood was Noah’s ark made of? 9. PHOBIAS: What fear is represented in the condition called “glossophobia”? 10. ENTERTAINERS: Who was Paul McCartney’s first wife? Answers 1. Abraham Lincoln 2. Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. 3. Madonna 4. Atlantic City, N.J. 5. “In Living Color” 6. Sluggish 7. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson 8. Gopher wood (cypress) 9. Fear of public speaking 10. Linda Eastman
SUDOKU ANSWER
KING CROSSWORD Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Shaky hands not due to nervousness BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D. 2012 NORTH AMERICA SYND., INC.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please provide information on essential tremor? Thanks. — D.C. ANSWER: When people unfamiliar with essential tremor see a person with it, they immediately assume that the person is quite nervous. The shaky hands are a giveaway. It’s not “nerves” that are causing the shakiness; it’s essential tremor. A glitch in one of the brain’s movement-control centers has occurred. Katharine Hepburn suffered from essential tremor. Not only did her hands shake, but so did her head and her voice. Essential tremor is a common condition. Its other name is familial tremor, indicating that it runs in families. Most affected people can find other relatives who have it. Trembling hands make it near impossible to bring a spoonful of soup to the mouth. Handwriting often degenerates into a scrawl. Buttoning a shirt or coat becomes a herculean task. Alcohol abolishes the tremor for a short time. Alcohol can’t be used as a treatment. Other medicines, like propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline), offer effective control. For seriously disabling tremors, deep-brain stimulation can put an end to them. People can help control shaking hands by holding their elbows firmly against the body when using their hands for a fine task. Everyone with essential tremor needs to make the acquaintance of the International Essential Tremor Foundation at 888-387-3667 (toll-free) or online at www.essentialtremor.org. The foundation is a reliable source of information and can keep you up to date on new treatments. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many years ago, we moved to a small community next to the ocean. We have eaten large quantities of fish ever since. I have developed a parasite called pinworms, which I believe came from partly uncooked fish. I used to see them when they exited from my colon (backside). They are fewer now that I take Oregano Leaf Oil. Can they cause other ailments or infiltrate other organs? How does one get rid of them once and for all? — J.D. ANSWER: Pinworms are an extremely common infection, especially in children. During the night, the female pinworm crawls out of the rectum to lay eggs on the nearby skin. She is tiny, 0.4 inches (1 cm) long. You must have good eyes to see these worms. A magnifying glass is a big help. Pinworms rarely make their way to other organs. Some speculate that they might be a cause of appendicitis. Eggs on the skin cause intense itching. Your doctor is best equipped to make the diagnosis. Doctors have the instruments to clearly see the worm or its eggs. Mebendazole (Vermox), albendazole (Albenza) and pyrantel pamoate (Pin-X) have a good track record of getting rid of pinworms. They are not found in fish. Undercooked freshwater fish can harbor the fish tapeworm, which grows to a length of 39 feet. It produces few, if any, symptoms. Prolonged infection with it can lead to vitamin B-12 deficiency. For diagnosis, a stool specimen should be sent to a lab experienced in identifying the eggs and the worm segments. Praziquantel (Biltricide) is the treatment.